John Dewey, widely known as "America's philosopher," provided important insights into education and political philosophy, but surprisingly never set down a complete moral or ethical philosophy. Gregory Fernando Pappas presents the first systematic and comprehensive treatment of Dewey's ethics. By pr[...]

In Hollywood, screenwriters are a curse to be borne, and beating up on them is an industry blood sport. But in this ferociously funny and accurate account of life on the Hollywood food chain, it's a screenwriter who gets the last murderous laugh. That may be because the writer is John Gregory Dunne,[...]

Compelling stories of fatherhood from the popular NPR radio show This touching, thought-provoking book includes pieces on fatherhood in its many manifestations written by more than sixty remarkable men and women from ordinary life, whose reflections and sentiments will resonate with readers far and[...]

The next paperback original in this bestselling series. Deep Space Nine is currently showing on Sky One and BBC2.[...]

Based on the NPR series of the same name, "This I Believe" is an inspiring collection of the personal philosophies and core values of a fascinating group of Americans.[...]

Our immune system is a complex network of cells continually battling against a barrage of attacks from our environment, quite literally to save our lives. But what protects us from the potentially life-threatening microorganisms that surround us every day? In the lucid, accessible style for which Jo[...]

Quickly and accurately diagnose and treat the critically ill patient with guidance from the field's definitive text "...Clearly the finest textbook available in the field." -- Critical Care Medicine journal "...Very well done...unusually user-friendly...excellent...a significant contribution to th[...]

Chemistry 1ce by Olmsted, Williams, Burk is a newly adapted general chemistry text designed for the specific needs and requirements of Canadian professors and students for use in one or two semester introductory chemistry courses.[...]

If popularity is based on how many bad guys you've got gunning for you, then Spidey wins hands down over any other hero, bar none This third volume of Spidey's late-'90s relaunch is proof of that, as is evidenced by blazing battles against Electro, Mysterio, Kraven, Venom, the Green Goblin, Carnage[...]